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TEST BANKS FOR LPN TO RN TRANSITION BY LORA CLAYWELL 4TH EDITIONTable of Contents Chapter 01: Honoring Your Past, Planning Your Future ............................................................ 1 Chapter 02: Assessing Yourself and Designing Success .......................................................... 5 Chapter 03: Study Habits and Test-Taking Skills .................................................................... 11 Chapter 04: Distinguishing the RN Role from the LPN/LVN Role ........

Define hospice Correct Answer-Primarily a 'concept' of care- not always a specific place of care, but often combined i.e. a specific philosophy of and/or approach to care rather than merely a type of building or service, or both. Palliative Care What prinicples is it guided by Describe aspects of Palliative Care Correct Answer-Palliative care is an approach that improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing the problem associated with life-threatening illness,...

ATLS FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED APPROVED BY: Want to earn $103 per month? 1. what is the #1 cause of preventable deaths after trauma?: hemorrhage 2. what initital labs should be drawn when starting an IV in trauma?: type and cross CBC for baselines preg test for females blod gases and lactate for shock 3. what are the 3 contra indications for a foley in trauma?: blood at eth urethral meatus perineal ecchymosis high riding or non-palpable prostate pel...

identify the laboratory tests included in the complete blood count (CBC) White blood cell (WBC) count Red blood cell (RBC) count Hemoglobin (Hgb or Hb) Hematocrit (Hct or Hmt) Platelet (Plt) count the recommended anticoagulant for routine hematology tests and explain the mechanism by which it prevents blood from clotting. EDTA; prevents clotting by chelating calcium. Brainpower Read More recommended time limits for analysis of blood that is in anticoagulant and describe c...

Acute Anemia - Blood loss - Trauma Retic Count > 2.5 Normocytic Anemia Hgb/HCT abnormal - Decrease with blood loos Other endices are normal Acute Anemia - Treatment - **Stop the Bleeding Depends on Hgb/HCT Possible blood transfusion Anemia of Chronic Disease - Microcytic Inflammatory diseases Infection Malignancy Unknown Etiology Blocks the transfer of iron from stores to bone marrow erythropoesis Note Not destruction of RBC's Anemia of Chronic Disease - Diagnosis - History ...

ANP: Unit 1Name functions of the circulatory system transport: O2/CO2, nutrients, wastes Protection: Clotting, immune system Regulation: Fluid distribution, pH, body temp Describe general properties of blood -about 5 L of blood -pH=7.4 -osmolarity: about 300 mOsm/L -viscosity(thickness): 5 X water Components of blood 1. plasma (liquid)= about 55% 2. formed elements: -erythrocytes= about 45% -platelets and leukocytes= <1% Hematocrit (Hct) % of RBCs in blood -normal ...

Bios255, Comprehensive Exam This examination covers content learned in BIOS251, BIOS252, and BIOS255. This exam is worth 100 total points, consisting of 50 multiple-choice questions. You have 75 minutes to complete the Exam. Bios251 Describe a positive feedback system A positive feedback system is mechanism in which the system responds to the perturbation in the same direction as the perturbation. Positive feedback is essentially a feedback mechanism that results in the amplification or growth o...

. A patient presents at the clinic complaining of vaginal itching and a clear discharge. The patient reports to the nurse that she has been taking an oral antibiotic for 10 days. The nurse is aware that the patient is experiencing what? A) An adverse reaction from the antibiotic B) A drug toxicity effect of the antibiotic C) An overdose of the drug that is damaging to more than one body system D) A superinfection caused by the antibiotic, which has destroyed normal flora Ans: D Feedback:...

AAB MT EXAM TEST HEMATOLOGY LABORATORY METHODS 2023/2024 What type of specimen is used for hematology testing? - CORRECT ANSWER-EDTA What type of specimen is used for coagulation testing? - CORRECT ANSWER-3.2% citrated plasma When should a 3.2% citrated plasma be rejected? - CORRECT ANSWER-If the specimen is clotted, hemolyzed or QNS. How is platelet poor plasma obtained from a 3.2 citrated plasma specimen? - CORRECT ANSWER-By centrifuging the specimen. In a coagulation specimen, what...

CMN 571 - Final Exam 2023/2024 With Complete Solution Graded A+. USPSTF - B/P screenings start at what age? - ANSWER 18 for everyone USPSTF - Daily ASA regimens are recommended for what age groups? Men and Women - ANSWER Men - 45-79 (to prevent MI) Women - 55-79 (to prevent ischemic CVA) USPSTF - Who should be screened for AAA? And how? - ANSWER Men 65-75 by U/S USPSTF - Diagnostic workup of HTN includes which labs? - ANSWER U/A, BG, Hct, Lipid panel, K, Cr, Ca. Optional: Urinary albumi...